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Shop Vintage wooden Mexican dorada style brightly floral painted work box / jewellery chest
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Vintage wooden Mexican dorada style brightly floral painted work box / jewellery chest

£65.00
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Vintage Mexican painted box or small chest hailing from the town of Olinalá in Guerrero. It features a beautiful "dorada" style design, where paint is applied over a dark background.
The design includes sprays of flowers and foliage framed by a floral border. The craftsmanship and effort put into this piece are evident and like most pieces from this region, it is unsigned. Olinalá is renowned for its lacquerware, a tradition that dates back to before the Spanish Colonial invasion.

Mexico, 1940's

1189 g
13 cm tall
25 cm wide
18 cm deep

Good antique condition. Wear appropriate to age and use; some staining to paintwork; chip and hairline crack to two corners.

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Vintage Mexican painted box or small chest hailing from the town of Olinalá in Guerrero. It features a beautiful "dorada" style design, where paint is applied over a dark background.
The design includes sprays of flowers and foliage framed by a floral border. The craftsmanship and effort put into this piece are evident and like most pieces from this region, it is unsigned. Olinalá is renowned for its lacquerware, a tradition that dates back to before the Spanish Colonial invasion.

Mexico, 1940's

1189 g
13 cm tall
25 cm wide
18 cm deep

Good antique condition. Wear appropriate to age and use; some staining to paintwork; chip and hairline crack to two corners.

Vintage Mexican painted box or small chest hailing from the town of Olinalá in Guerrero. It features a beautiful "dorada" style design, where paint is applied over a dark background.
The design includes sprays of flowers and foliage framed by a floral border. The craftsmanship and effort put into this piece are evident and like most pieces from this region, it is unsigned. Olinalá is renowned for its lacquerware, a tradition that dates back to before the Spanish Colonial invasion.

Mexico, 1940's

1189 g
13 cm tall
25 cm wide
18 cm deep

Good antique condition. Wear appropriate to age and use; some staining to paintwork; chip and hairline crack to two corners.

The "dorada" style refers to a decorative technique where gold or gilt paint is applied over a dark background, creating a striking contrast and rich, ornate appearance. This style is often used in various forms of art and craftsmanship, including lacquerware, furniture, and decorative boxes. The name "dorada" itself comes from the Spanish word for "gilded" or "golden." In the context of the vintage painted box from Olinalá, Guerrero, Mexico, the dorada style specifically involves intricate designs, such as floral motifs, painted in gold or gilt over a dark, typically black, background, showcasing the skill and detailed artistry of the craftsman.

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